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Assistant Teacher

Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.Le Mars, IA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Department : Head Start

Reports to : Team Leader / Teacher – Le Mars 3

Primary Work Location : Le Mars

Eligible for Benefits : Yes. 1020.

Work Hours : 8 hours Monday-Friday (8 : 00-4 : 00). 40 hours per week, approximately 40 weeks per year.

Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.

Requirements :

  • Any of the following :
  • Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or Child Care Supervision & Management.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood / Elementary Education or related field.
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or willing to obtain within 18 months of hire.
  • Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.
  • Lift up to 15 pounds often; lift up to 30 pounds occasionally; lift over 30 pounds rarely.

Qualifications :

  • Center-based work experience with pre-school age children preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

    • Job Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Be knowledgeable of Head Start / Early Head Start Performance Standards, Iowa Licensing Regulations and programs policies / procedures.
  • Must be able to relate to low resource preschool children, families and staff in a positive manner.
  • Works collaboratively with staff to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
  • Maintain staff to child ratio and ensure children’s safety at all times.
  • Maintain a positive, healthy and safe learning environment for children and families.
  • Provide a high quality educational indoor and outdoor learning environment by following the High Scope, PBIS, and 2nd Step curriculums to ensure school readiness for children.
  • Assist the Team Leader / Teacher for planning and implementing daily classroom lesson plans.
  • Collect anecdotal notes that are current, ongoing, factual and objective on children and enter into the Teaching Strategies online GOLD.
  • Use ongoing assessment information to improve curriculum implementation and individualize learning experiences.
  • Eat breakfast, lunch and snack with children through a family-style meal.
  • Maintain a warm, nurturing environment that will encourage children to be problem solvers and decision makers.
  • Effectively communicate with parents on an ongoing basis.
  • Affirm the parent role as the primary educator of their child.
  • Help meet in-kind requirements for our program.
  • Assist the Team Leader / Teacher with required home visitations and parent teacher conferences.
  • Chaperone on the transportation bus as needed.
  • Be responsible for the complete operation of the center in absence of Team Leader / Teacher.
  • Able to work flexible hours without direct supervision, including some evenings.
  • Follow cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary classroom / center.
  • Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner including data entry into the Child Plus system.
  • Follow HS / EHS policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
  • Attend at minimum 15 hours of trainings for professional development requirements.
  • Able to work flexible hours without direct supervisions, including some evenings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Other Conditions of Employment :

  • Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter.
  • Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check prior to hire and every four (4) years thereafter.
  • Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check prior to employment and every year thereafter.
  • Complete a DHS Physical Exam prior to employment and every 3 years.
  • Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.
  • Complete mandatory reporter training within 3 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
  • Adhere to HS / EHS Standards of Conduct.
  • Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
  • Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.
  • Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.
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